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Hello Flo,
Thank you for writing about your mare. Yes, there are two supplements that I would suggest. The first is an overall vitamin/mineral supplement that is high in antioxidants to help improve circulation to her foot and assist in healing. It's called Laminex.
The second is an additional source of magnesium. She will already get approximately 6 grams of magnesium from Laminex, but you'll want to give her more. She should have 5 grams per 250 lbs of body weight. So, if she's 1000 lbs, give her three scoops of a product called Quiessence, to complement the Laminex. Magnesium is important for reducing circulating insulin levels.
Her diet is also important and if you find a personal phone visit to be helpful, please let me know. That way I can go over the big picture and evaluate her siutation from a holistic perspective. To goal would be to prevent another attack and aid in healing, as well as remove her reliance on medications that may be harmful over the long term.
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Dr. Getty 
Where are you from? Bayfield, CO